Joseph S. Petrencsik

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Joseph S. Petrencsik, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 March 1945, at the Ludendorff Rail Road Bridge near Remagen, Germany. Staff Sergeant Petrencsik’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Armored Division, and the United States Army.